2026 James H. Horner, MD Distinguished Visiting Professor

GLP-1s and Cardiometabolic Health

Daniel J. Drucker, MD

Professor, University of Toronto

Friday, September 18, 2026

UT Health Sciences

Hamilton Eye Institute – Freeman Auditorium

930 Madison Avenue, 3^rd Floor

Memphis, TN  38163

11:15 AM – 3:00 PM (lunch will be provided)

Activity Overview: James H. Horner was a medical student who died shortly before his expected graduation from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.  His medical degree was awarded posthumously in June 1988.  Dr. Horner’s family established this distinguished professorship in his name “to promote education, compassion, and academic excellence in the practice of medicine”.  Join us as we welcome expert speakers who will share their knowledge on GLP-1s and Cardiometabolic Health, as well as provide relevant guidelines for the prevention of diabetes and resources for the management of obesity and related disorders.
 

Objectives:

• Identify the pathophysiology of diabetes and the role obesity in glucose dysregulation and cardiometabolic disorders
• Review the cardiometabolic and mental health implications of weight cycling
• Discuss current guidelines for diabetes management and lifestyle strategies for the prevention of diabetes and optimization of cardiometabolic health
• Describe appropriate drugs and therapy for the management of obesity and related disorders
   

2.5 CME / CEU credits provided
AMA Credit Designation: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine (UTCOM) designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education for Non-Physicians: The UTCOM will issue Certificates of Participation to non-physicians for participating in this activity and designates it for CEUs using the national standard that 1 hour of educational instruction is awarded .1 CEU.

Accreditation: The UTCOM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.